Aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the watershed can have significant effects on water quality and the health of entire aquatic ecosystems! On May 4th, 10-11am PT we will be co-hosting a free webinar with the Living Lakes Canada about AIS impacts, species ID, prevention, how to report sightings, and best management practices when working around … Read more
Come visit the Garden Starter/ Mothers Day Market on Sunday, May 8, 2022, from 9 AM – 2 PM on Baker Street in Nelson. This market will have all your garden starter needs, entertainment, gifts for mom, and fun for the whole family! CKISS will once again have an outreach booth at the market. We … Read more
On May 14, 2022, CKISS is coordinating a Community Weed Pull in Castlegar. We are teaming up with the Kootenay Gallery and the Castlegar Butterfly Way project for this hands on event. We will remove Scotch broom in order to improve ecosystem health and protect the community. The event is a fundraiser for the Castlegar … Read more
To celebrate Earth Day (April 22) we want to salute our amazing native plant diversity. Afterall they provide oxygen, capture carbon, help keep our water clean, support wildlife and pollinators. There are over 1500 native plant species in British Columbia!! Which one is your favourite? From from April 8-22, 2022 visit our Facebook page or … Read more
The North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) is hosting a webinar on April 20, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 pm (CDT). To register for the webinar click here. The presenter is Paulette M. Fox, a member of the Blackfoot Confederacy from the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta. She owns and operates her own environmental consulting business, … Read more
If you enjoy time in the great outdoors, you can help with conservation efforts in the Kootenays by keeping your eyes and ears open for invasive American bullfrogs. For the past five years, invasive American Bullfrogs have been detected in the West Kootenays! In efforts to control their population a team has been conducting control … Read more
The CKISS outreach booth will be set up at the Trail Last Minute Christmas Market. Pop by our booth to learn more about invasive species & pick up some free stocking stuffers….bookmarks, stickers and kids activity books. Event Details: Date: Saturday December 11, 2021 Time: 10 am – 5 pm Location: Waneta Plaza in Trail … Read more
Is your garden an EcoGarden? If your garden highlights non-invasive plants and native plants then the answer is yes! EcoGarden plants are native and non-invasive cultivated plants. Because they are EcoGarden plants, they meet the needs of our future ecosystems. Especially, the needs of declining wildlife. Since EcoGarden plants are chosen by local experts, we … Read more